The Megalith Union (Celtic Mythos)

The Megalith Union

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The "Otherworld" was very real to them - so much so that we have evidence of i. To the Celts there was a next world. On the death of the physical body the soul passed on into another body. Sacrifice played a big part in religious rites. All important activities were preceded by ceremonies and sacrifices. It was also essential to take the auspices before a planned event or activity. The appearance of the organs of a sacrifice, the flight of birds, were all regarded as omens.

Caesar commented on the Celts being particularly superstitious - but perhaps he himself was, for a Roman, unusually lacking in "superstition" if the story of his disregard for the "Ides of March" is valid! Classical writers give harrowing descriptions of "blood-drenched altars" in sacred groves. This would seem to be a fair comment on Greek and Roman altars also, one would imagine.

The aspect of how much part was played by human sacrifice has been mentioned already. It could well have been a feature of very bad times such as famine. In looking at religious practices one must take account of how humans tend to cling tenaciously to their well-tried practices when introduced to a new faith - as in the case of the observance of the old dates of Christmas and Easter in Christian practices and the continued use of Neolithic sacred sites for churches. The gods and goddesses of the Celts were legion, since they included local traditional spirits in their areas of influence.

One is tempted to wonder whether in their heartland the Celts' religion was based around Nature spirits which would need no 3-dimensional form. The gods who are portrayed by writers - like those of the Greeks, seem to be of the "hero god" category living a life akin to that of humans.

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Boyne Valley Day Tours. The Celts Page 1 Page 2. Conclusion Reference to Ireland brings us to the topic of "Celtic Mythology" in general. I feel that very often so-called "Celtic" mythology should really be called Irish Mythology. Much of it in origin predates the Celts and should be attributed to that country - taken up by the Celts no doubt but not originating with them.

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Celtic culture absorbed - and was absorbed by - the races with whom they came in contact. Truly a "hidden" people if we accept that definition of "Celtic. It is a unique area in Europe which was spared the culture-changing influence of the Romans and even to a large extent of the Dark Age barbarians.

Who knows even how much it was ever influenced by the Celts? Being at the end of the known world it would not have felt the full force of Celtic expansion. How much Irish culture, law, religious ideas, owe to the Celts and how much Celtic culture owes to Ireland could be a profitable if difficult field of study.

The use of the word "Celtic" to describe Welsh and Scottish cultures can also in some cases be a simplification. Wales is an undoubted example of the P-Celtic. But Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have their own separate racial identities.

How much they were affected racially by Celtic "invaders" remains to be seen. But there is no doubt about their cultural debt to the Celts.

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Peaceful penetration, trade, some immigration, imitation, resulted in the absorption of Celtic culture. And we must remember that it was 2-way traffic - each learned from the other. To sum up the Celts represent a great culture.

They had a vast influence on the language, religion, art, thinking, education, and social structure of Western Europe in the pre-Roman era. In their earlier manifestation Hallstatt they influenced areas such as France, Spain, Portugal, the British Isles, through trade and settlement. Because their systems were admired they were adopted - and adapted.

This phase was much less successful than earlier more peaceful penetration. Is there a lesson to be learned there? In talking about the Celts we are not referring to a nation. Ingrained tribal, "democratic", independent attitudes prevented any permanent union. Nor can we identify them today as a specific race. Even in their Danubian homeland they appear to be a mixture of tribal groups of varying characteristics. In this respect the problem of origins is not dissimilar to that posed by the Sumerians. In short it is a culture we are looking at. The megalithic farming communities of the Atlantic seaboard likewise evolved a great culture, aspects of which would have spread Eastwards into Central Europe, meeting "Fertile Crescent" cultural features moving up the Danube Valley.

Each learned from the other. The ebb and flow of knowledge and custom is part of the ebb and flow of people. Late Celtic culture personifies the Iron Age. Like all cultures there is a mixture of good and bad aspects.

Iron made better tools and therefore increased agricultural prosperity. Prosperity and road systems an aspect of the Celts not always given the importance it deserves meant trade and the exchange of ideas.

But iron also meant superior weaponry and more warfare. I would give it more, except this website only allows 5 stars: P There is a lot of action in this book I personally really thought that Lizzie was kick-ass, which someone who has read this book will understand and it blended beautifully. Brad LaMar has a flowing style of writing that really puts you in the sto This is going to be a spoiler free review. Brad LaMar has a flowing style of writing that really puts you in the story and helps you to connect with the characters.

I was a little upset with the ending, you just can NOT end a book that way. P lol I still loved it though and I am super anxious for The Dominion Pulse, coming out sometime in D I definitely recommend this book: Sep 06, Diane Lynch rated it really liked it. He is continuing his long-distance relationship with Leprechaun Queen Dorian. Brendan thought his life calmed down from his adventure in Ireland the previous summer.

Turned out evil is never far away, and the gang will be back together to fight it along with the help of some new friends. Brad LaMar does a considerable job combining old myths in modern society. This fascinating tale is a wonderful book for Middle grade through Adult.

Anyone who appreciates mythology and fantasy would enjoy this series. Celtic Mythos would make a great movie.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review. Nov 15, Ray rated it really liked it Shelves: Finished in an afternoon at the pool. Hints at a deeper storyline throughout the book, which we missed for not having read the first book Good book with lots of excitement. Effectively mixed both worlds together. Characters are easy to understand and relate to. Looking forward to the next, and first books We received this book for free via Goodreads First Reads. Nov 10, Charlotte Chavous rated it really liked it. This is the second book in a trilogy. Lamar is a superb story teller.

His words play out as a movie in your mind. It is so easy to picture each detail of the story. Lamar's Celtic Mythos series. This is a series I will be getting my son so we can enjoy them together! Nov 07, Michael Blackmore rated it really liked it Shelves: Very nice and surprisingly quick read second volume of the series. Overall, it comes together more substantially than the first volume - but be warned cliffhanger with much left to be dealt with in the next volume. A fun YA fantasy - don't expect more and enjoy it. Nov 04, Clare dooley rated it liked it Shelves: I gave it this book 3 stars.

This book was a quick fun, read.

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It revolved around topics that I am usually fascinated by. I think the only reason this book didn't rate higher in my book was because I hadn't read book 1 first. Usually in the first book warms me up to the characters that are going to go on an adventure that I care if they succeed.

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